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Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2012-2013

I am 100% with you. I realize that hoosierboy is an anomaly here. He's the worst kind of fan. He's the same guy that said he wasn't ever going to be a fan of the Colts again as they were losing last year, and then immediately jumped back on the bandwagon this season after it became obvious they were going to remain relevant. I'm sure he's probably a Notre Dame football fan too. At least until after the National Championship game that is.

Sure, whatever narrative helps you justify your view of the world. Of course, not that a person like you would care about the truth, but I have never wavered in my fandom for the Colts and have never rooted for Notre Dame.

Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2012-2013

Who knew sticking up for one's school would warrant such an absurd backlash? It is comical the volume of insults that have been lobbed at me.

It is comical the amount of offense you take when someone pretty innocently says that he's happy that the team he supports won a much-anticipated sold-out game that went into overtime. His pretty mild comments deserved none of your mean-spirited retaliatory comments. Lots of people noticed that, and called you out on it. It had nothing to do with "sticking up for your school" since many who (you say) have "lobbed insults your way" stick up for that same school as adamantly as you do, but with considerably more tact and with a lot thicker skin.

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Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2012-2013

I was hoping to see a lot more of Hanner tonight, and more from Hanner when he was out there. If the cupcake games don't help your depth then they seem pretty worthless

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Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2012-2013

Hanner has lived in the states for some time now. He was a 4 star recruit, and he will be fine. The guy drips with potential. I think by March he will have settled in and next year I think he will be a beast.

I don't mean to jump on you, but it's a little weird to say Crean should stop recruiting foreign big men.

Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2012-2013

I don't mean to jump on you, but it's a little weird to say Crean should stop recruiting foreign big men.

Yeah, because Tijan Jobe, Bawa Muniru and Guy Marc-Michel are all testaments to Crean's ability to recruit internationally.

Foreign players take longer to go through the clearinghouse and when they're living with someone who's recently been affiliated with your program you get ****** situations like what we had with Perea and Jurkin. Meanwhile, Jurkin has yet to make an appearance on the court even though tonight's opponent was a 200-calorie cupcake.

Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2012-2013

Yeah, because Tijan Jobe, Bawa Muniru and Guy Marc-Michel are all testaments to Crean's ability to recruit internationally.

Foreign players take longer to go through the clearinghouse and when they're living with someone who's recently been affiliated with your program you get ****** situations like what we had with Perea and Jurkin. Meanwhile, Jurkin has yet to make an appearance on the court even though tonight's opponent was a 200-calorie cupcake.

To Hoosierguy I will say the exact same thing I tell dumb sailors and marines who fight with the army,
"THE US NAVY HAS BEEN AROUND LONG ENOUGH THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO DEFEND HER HONOR IN SUCH AN IDIOTIC MANNER..." of course usually there is a "but hey, did you win?" attached to that but you he the point.

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Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2012-2013

LOL, I'm not "done with Hanner" by any means, I've just been looking forward to seeing what he has to offer, throughout his suspension. I was thinking last night would be the chance where he might play at least a 10 minute uninterrupted stretch vs. inferior athletes and show that he belongs. I think he will show that at some point, but it was mildly disappointing that he didn't get the chance or maybe that he didn't earn the chance in practice (more likely in fact).

Maybe vs. FAU we will see something? Once we get into the conference, the rotation is likely to contract, so now is the time to audition for a role, however small, as a freshman.

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Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2012-2013

I did too. Is he going to be what Cody Zeller was last year? Of course not, but unlike Zeller last year, Perea doesn't have to be that good. He simply needs to be what he is. He's an athletic, NBA-type of body who can use that size and athleticism to defend, rebound, and get the occasional garbage bucket. That's all that should be asked from him considering the rest of the roster that is around him.

Expecting him to be more, at this point, doesn't really seem fair to the kid to me. Like the meth wizard said, if you guys don't want him, send him north.

Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2012-2013

Sure, whatever narrative helps you justify your view of the world. Of course, not that a person like you would care about the truth, but I have never wavered in my fandom for the Colts and have never rooted for Notre Dame.

There is another "hoosierguy" who also happens to be mentally unhinged trolling Colts message boards? Interesting.

Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2012-2013

I did too. Is he going to be what Cody Zeller was last year? Of course not, but unlike Zeller last year, Perea doesn't have to be that good. He simply needs to be what he is. He's an athletic, NBA-type of body who can use that size and athleticism to defend, rebound, and get the occasional garbage bucket. That's all that should be asked from him considering the rest of the roster that is around him.

Expecting him to be more, at this point, doesn't really seem fair to the kid to me. Like the meth wizard said, if you guys don't want him, send him north.

When he first came into the Butler game it was the first time I had seen him in a basketball uni since the team pics in the fall and I was just struck by how big his shoulders are. If he runs the court well and plays hard he is going to have a really great college career especially with Yogi at point.

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Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2012-2013

There's some speculation as to why Hollowell didn't play. Crean said some people were hurt (Creek) or ill. When asked if Hollowell and Jurkin were either, I think he dodged the question. Hopefully it has nothing to do with the fact that fall grades came out yesterday....

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Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2012-2013

Whoa. I just saw he is raw, I'm not ready to "ship him north". I wouldn't wish that on anyone. I just think it's going to take him some time to learn the game. His learning curve is steep, but he clearly has the physical tools to be extremely good. If he has even a third of the work ethic of an Oladipo/Sheehey, he will be a monster in due time.

Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2012-2013

Apparently, the classes you took at Butler didn't teach you the definition of simple term such as "gloat" or how to act like a decent human being. You made that post specifically at me because I had the audacity to debate you on a few matters in the past.

You have me confused with another poster. I am not the original "gloater", nor have I debated with you on previous matters.

Go and find where I gloated, quote it, take a screenshot....do what you have to do, but you're full of crap.

Re: Indiana University Athletics Thread 2012-2013

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